Does SMU rent out Ford Stadium for Youth Football Games?

[BrianTinBigD]

We are looking for a place to give the little guys a place to play that is "Big Time" and have a slate of games played at someplace cool like Texas Stadium or the Cotton Bowl. We have a new Football Board in place and being on the Board I suggested the SMU facility as it is in a nicer neighborhood than the Cotton Bowl. We can pay to play so money is not a big issue but I was wondering if SMU does this. I figure we can get a nice day in October when SMU is on the road.

[Corso]

Yes, I think so.

Heard some noise in GJF when I was leaving a soccer game last year, and they had a group of kids playing -- lights on, PA announcer calling out names, the whole works. Looked like they were about 10 or so. Had to be a great experience for the kids.

[mrydel]

Be sure the kids know there is no beer sold in the stadium.

[jtstang]

Will they also open the boulevard for youth games?

[mrydel]

Will they also open the boulevard for youth games?

You get a boulevard spot and I will get the tickets.

[MustangIcon]

Can you schedule it on a bye week when the Ponies will be in town? That way Bennett can swing by and get some coaching tips.

[MrMustang1965]

We are looking for a place to give the little guys a place to play that is "Big Time" and have a slate of games played at someplace cool like Texas Stadium or the Cotton Bowl. We have a new Football Board in place and being on the Board I suggested the SMU facility as it is in a nicer neighborhood than the Cotton Bowl. We can pay to play so money is not a big issue but I was wondering if SMU does this. I figure we can get a nice day in October when SMU is on the road.

A quick phone call to Steve Orsini's office should answer your question. Here's the phone number: 214-768-4231

[smupony]

We are looking for a place to give the little guys a place to play that is "Big Time" and have a slate of games played at someplace cool like Texas Stadium or the Cotton Bowl. We have a new Football Board in place and being on the Board I suggested the SMU facility as it is in a nicer neighborhood than the Cotton Bowl. We can pay to play so money is not a big issue but I was wondering if SMU does this. I figure we can get a nice day in October when SMU is on the road.

Yes...As I recall, SMU Athletics would rent the stadium out to Spring Valley Football Association (and others) on a Saturday and Sunday when SMU was out of town...It included tickets to a game and was reasonably priced...I'm not sure who you would call over there now...The person who sold those packages moved to greener pastures a few years back...I would imagine Steve and the new group would jump all over this...This was something that wasn't done with great frequency, but is a good way to get bodies in the stadium and interest in the program...

[mrydel]

War Memorial Stadium here is Little Rock where the Razorbacks play when they come to town, rents the stadium out for birthday parties. Young kids invite a slew of friends and they play a game on the "big boys" field and then retire to the concession area for refreshments. I believe there are even officials provided. It is not very expensive at all and adds to revenue from what would normally be a dead time. If I recall, older "kids" can have a touch game and supply their own kegs for refreshments. Do not know if that could be done at our place or not.

[SMUtrojanFAN]

Can you schedule it on a bye week when the Ponies will be in town? That way Bennett can swing by and get some coaching tips.

Is it too early to start recruiting?